Because of the abuse scandal surrounding Prince Andrew (61), the name of a well-known British horse race is to be changed.
This is to emphasize that the "Duke of York Stakes" in the northern English city of York has nothing to do with the second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II (95), who has held the title "Duke of York" since his marriage in 1986.
The British media reported on Wednesday.
"It was never directly about Prince Andrew," the racecourse's marketing director, James Brennan, told the Yorkshire Post newspaper.
Therefore, the historical reference should be made clearer.
"The name refers to a very different Duke of York." In fact, the race was named in 1895 after the title holder at the time, who later became King George V. The current favorite for the new name is "1895 Duke of York Stakes".
Earlier, a city councilor had called for Andrew to be stripped of the prestigious title so the city wouldn't be caught up in the scandal.
The Queen's son faces a civil trial in New York.
An American woman accuses Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was a minor more than 20 years ago – with the support of US entrepreneur Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew categorically denies this.
His mother recently stripped him of all military honors.
The Queen is a horse enthusiast and is known to be a successful breeder.